The islands are home to some of the most wonderful , world-class golf courses in the world. Each of the larger islands have outstanding golf courses that are a delight to play. Some of the best are found on the Big Island of Hawaii at the gorgeous 5-star resorts located there. Green fees range widely in Hawaii but most of the better resort courses get anywhere from $145 to well over $200. Most resorts give discounts for their own courses so be sure to check with your hotel concierge. Here are 6 outstanding choices that will definitely make your golf vacation exciting and fun-filled.

•  The Mauna Kea Golf Course located at the Mauna Kea resort on the north Kohala coast is considered by far the best course in Hawaii.  Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. in the early 1960’s this par 72, 6,365 yard 18 hole course is one of the best in the islands.
• If you are vacationing on Maui, the Makena Resort offers a south and north course which are worth playing. Although the north course is nice, the south course is more challenging and much more interesting to play. A par 72, this 18 hole, 6630 yard course has a rating of 70.7 and costs around $200 for green fees. Play early in the day to avoid wind if at all possible.
• The island of Oahu has close to 40 excellent golf courses so selecting only one is difficult. The Luana Hills, located near Kailua is a beautiful and very tropical. This par 72, 6,595 yard course will provide a challenge and calls for extreme accuracy.
• On the west side of the island of Oahu is Makaha West golf course created by William F. Bell in 1969. Golf Digest called this course one of the top places to play. A classic par 72 course, Makaha stretches 7,077 years and has a challenging rating of 73.2.
• The Princeville course at the Hanalei Prince resort is often called one of the top golf courses in the United States. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., this course on the island of Kauai, is often called one of the shining jewels of the islands. The Princeville course is an 18 hole, par 72 course that extends 6,960 yards. It will definitely provide both challenge as well as beauty when you play here.
• A discussion of great Hawaiian golf courses would not be complete without mentioning the Turtle Bay Golf course on Oahu. This 7,199 yard, par 72 course was designed by Arnold Parmer and Ed Seay in 1971. This course, located on Oahu’s north shore has hosted several world class golf tournaments over the years and is both fun and challenging for all levels of golfer.